need to locate a timing pointer

[redjet703]

last year I aquired a 1975 merc 650 thunder bolt ignition, 3 cylinder on a starcraft. Last year motor ran strong, after addressing some minor issues.
Now I am taking a very proactive maintenance approach to keep her running for many years to come. After checking my merc. shop manual, I discovered I do not have the timing pointer.

Local Mercury dealer can't find a part #, or the part. They were not much help. Can you still buy these things? Is the timing pointer the same on other models? Would anyone be willing to sell me one from a parted out motor? If the answer is no to all the above, could someone send me exact dimensions and photos so I could make my own?

Thanks for any help.
Redjet703

 

[j_martin]

Re: need to locate a timing pointer

If I need a timing pointer, I make one out of a piece of coat hanger.

Mount it with duct tape.

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: need to locate a timing pointer

The OEM part # is 62397 and it is NLA. Use Jmartins trick till you find one....

 

[crappiejig]

Re: need to locate a timing pointer

redjet,I recently parted out my 650,i will take a look in the garage for that pointer.Give me till this weekend as I am out of town.

 

[redjet703]

Re: need to locate a timing pointer

Crappiejig,

Thanks for looking. Get back to me if you find one.

Redjet703

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: need to locate a timing pointer

Ig you still have it, it will be in the cowling inside the pocket that holds manual starting rope.

 

[redjet703]

Re: need to locate a timing pointer

I checked the bag. It was torn at the bottom. The pastic was brittle from old age. The rope was there, but no pointer.

 

[crappiejig]

Re: need to locate a timing pointer

Found the pointer! Check your PM jack